The Viking
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Speaking as someone who has tattoos on my arm, chest, back and stomach, the chest was the most painful ever. Though I'd do it again if neededDorryn said:
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.wheelgunslinger
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I waited until I was 30 for various reasons before getting my first tattoo.
I recommend that as a good starting place.
Anyway, you didn't ask my opinion on to get it or not. You asked about garands or 16's.
1 of each will represent American riflery through some of the greatest campaigns of the 20th century.
I recommend that as a good starting place.
Anyway, you didn't ask my opinion on to get it or not. You asked about garands or 16's.
1 of each will represent American riflery through some of the greatest campaigns of the 20th century.
You like it? You want it? You have the money for it? Then get it.
I would go with the M1 for a classic look. For something a little more contemporary i would go with M-16's.
I'm working on my next tat. It'll be a coiled rattle snake that turns into a skeleton from the waist up, holding a smoking M-16.
I would go with the M1 for a classic look. For something a little more contemporary i would go with M-16's.
I'm working on my next tat. It'll be a coiled rattle snake that turns into a skeleton from the waist up, holding a smoking M-16.
Malice
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My back tattoo only really hurt when they went over my spine. Talk about jarring!
Flak_Jakett
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Oh wait!!! I missed the point of the helmet being perforated with holes. I now see the symbolism of your dislike of NATO.
-1 to me for not catching your drift.
I like the snakes in the skull tat.
+1 for that one.
-1 to me for not catching your drift.
I like the snakes in the skull tat.
+1 for that one.
Don Gwinn
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Three weeks after you get it done, the U.N. will announce that they're doing away with the blue helmets.
The only thing I ever considered having inked onto my body that still seems like I might want to do it one day is "TANSTAAFL."
Frankly, printed T-shirts are cheap.
The only thing I ever considered having inked onto my body that still seems like I might want to do it one day is "TANSTAAFL."
Frankly, printed T-shirts are cheap.
Joe Demko
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I have four tats, and I have to say...don't do it. Too big. Too elaborate and not likely to age well. Too tied to something that fires you up right now, but may not in the future.
Another thing, tats with guns and skulls and knives and death imagery in them largely come off as a way of saying "Look at ME! I'm a tough guy!" The only exception to this is if you have a tat with such imagery in it that is directly related to a military unit in which you actually served.
Simple designs in darker colors located on parts of the body that keep their shape as you age are a better bet for a tat that will last and you won't regret.
Another thing, tats with guns and skulls and knives and death imagery in them largely come off as a way of saying "Look at ME! I'm a tough guy!" The only exception to this is if you have a tat with such imagery in it that is directly related to a military unit in which you actually served.
Simple designs in darker colors located on parts of the body that keep their shape as you age are a better bet for a tat that will last and you won't regret.
Outlaws
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Don, its actually TINSTAAFL. But if you like the word ain't, then I ain't gonna stop you. Its just that the first thing most people who see it are going to think is, "wow. he misspelled his tattoo."
I just don't understand. It's beyond me why anybody would get a tattoo. I could halfway understand it if maybe you were a Navy Seal or Army Ranger and wanted to commemorate that or maybe even if you climbed Mt.Everest but most of the tattoos I see are just stupid. I mean, are the girls really so into butterflies that they need one on the small of their back ? Are dolphins or barbed wire at the center of your universe ?
I know all the kids want one so they can show their individuality (like all the others that have them) but In 30 years, there are going to be a LOT of middle-aged adults around who are going to look mighty silly and wish they had never done it.
It doesn't affect me so go for it but trust me on this, you don't look at things the same way when you are 50 as you do when you are in your 20s so I would not get anything permanent.
I know all the kids want one so they can show their individuality (like all the others that have them) but In 30 years, there are going to be a LOT of middle-aged adults around who are going to look mighty silly and wish they had never done it.
It doesn't affect me so go for it but trust me on this, you don't look at things the same way when you are 50 as you do when you are in your 20s so I would not get anything permanent.
Hobie
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I never got any tatoos because it only makes it easier for the bad guys to ID me. I'm only half joking. I understand (apocryphal?) that VN soldiers with Sat Cong on their bodies were so tattooed to committ them to the cause. Captured they would be executed. As I said, I'm not sure if it is true but I wouldn't waste the money on a for sure ID...
earplug
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While I don't like Tattoo's. The AR15's will show better with age due to there shape. And the AR class of weapons have served longer in the USA then any other rifle.
MikePGS
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Not trying to sound like a jerk or anything, but as a Heinlein fan i'd have to say that TANSTAAFL is the original version and the other version is simply made to have it be more grammatically correct.
As for the tattoo, I'd say that i like the idea of having both an M1 and a M16, but i'm sure ultimately you'll decide exactly what you want. Whatever you end up getting be sure to post so we can see how it turns out.
pharmer
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In about 40 years it will look like a buzzard and chopsticks on your belly. Joe
armoredman
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HA, pharmer, good one!
jefnvk
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The only one I have ever entertained is somethign like Kalishnakov's MOLON one. It'll happen one of these days.
Personally, I'd go with Garands. Don't worry about what people say, certainly listen to their advice and learn from their mistakes, but if you want one, go get one.
Personally, I'd go with Garands. Don't worry about what people say, certainly listen to their advice and learn from their mistakes, but if you want one, go get one.
I got my 1st and only last year at 32 yo. No regrets, I am very happy. I thought long and hard about it for 8 months though. I would implore you to listen to the comments about the UN helmet and large chest positioning.
Just to answer your question: Garands, "molon labe" or no words.
Just to answer your question: Garands, "molon labe" or no words.
I have a good friend who was a Navy SEAL, Vietnam service. Once, the subject of tattoos came up. He didn't have any and didn't ever want any.
He told me that when he went through BUD/S, they were ordered that while in active duty, to never get a SEAL badge tattoo, nor to have any kind of tattoo that would identify them as a SEAL. Of course, most of those SEALs at that time were training to go to Vietnam, and their instructors didn't want them identified as "special operators."
In those days of the Vietnam War, the Navy's SEALs were a far more "secret" outfit than they are today.
FWIW.
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He told me that when he went through BUD/S, they were ordered that while in active duty, to never get a SEAL badge tattoo, nor to have any kind of tattoo that would identify them as a SEAL. Of course, most of those SEALs at that time were training to go to Vietnam, and their instructors didn't want them identified as "special operators."
In those days of the Vietnam War, the Navy's SEALs were a far more "secret" outfit than they are today.
FWIW.
L.W.
David904
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Don't do it. Have the design printed on a t shirt or something like that. If you really feel that strongly about the subject, then take the money you were going to use on your tattoo and send it toward a political organization that advances issues you support.
saspic
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Have you applied the "One Year Rule"? You're supposed to wait a full year with a specific tattoo in mind before committing to etching the design permanently onto your body.
If you change the design or body location during the wait, start the clock over from the beginning.
If you change the design multiple times, maybe the tattoo idea isn't such a great idea and you should shelve it until a later period in your life...
For the past five years or so, I've wanted tattoos of a few Aztec gods on my forearms. I always wear longsleeves at work, so they would only show on social occasions. I have to do more research, though, and there never seems to be enough time.
Oh, and if you do follow through, I vote for one of each; Garand and M-16
If you change the design or body location during the wait, start the clock over from the beginning.
If you change the design multiple times, maybe the tattoo idea isn't such a great idea and you should shelve it until a later period in your life...
For the past five years or so, I've wanted tattoos of a few Aztec gods on my forearms. I always wear longsleeves at work, so they would only show on social occasions. I have to do more research, though, and there never seems to be enough time.
Oh, and if you do follow through, I vote for one of each; Garand and M-16
Dan Forrester
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A couple years ago I was with my friend at Starbucks getting a coffee after class. My friend is mostly covered with tattoos but normally all that is visible is his left sleeved arm. We strike up a conversation with a nice lady in her early 40s and the conversation leads to tattoos. She makes some comment about how when you get old your tattoos will fade. My friend looks her in the eyes and says: “When I’m eighty years old, I’ll be worried about taking a dump; not my tattoos fading!!!”.
Speaking as someone who has no tattoos himself I would say either drop $20,000 - $30,000 grand, wait a couple years and have it done right, or don’t get it done at all.
It seems to me 90% of the tattoos out there look like #$%^. New, old, whatever, they just look bad! And nearly all tattoo conversations devolve into “I know this guy who does all my tattoos for thirty bucks man!” or some other similar nonsense.
Were it me, I would (and someday might), fly over to Japan and spend a couple weeks with the guys at Yellow Blaze Tattoo Studio and have a full or partial body suit done more or less along the lines of traditional Yakuza tattoos, but with more depth.
These are tattoos: http://www.yellowblaze.net/gallery/jn_comp/index.html
Do it right, or don’t do it at all!
Dan
Speaking as someone who has no tattoos himself I would say either drop $20,000 - $30,000 grand, wait a couple years and have it done right, or don’t get it done at all.
It seems to me 90% of the tattoos out there look like #$%^. New, old, whatever, they just look bad! And nearly all tattoo conversations devolve into “I know this guy who does all my tattoos for thirty bucks man!” or some other similar nonsense.
Were it me, I would (and someday might), fly over to Japan and spend a couple weeks with the guys at Yellow Blaze Tattoo Studio and have a full or partial body suit done more or less along the lines of traditional Yakuza tattoos, but with more depth.
These are tattoos: http://www.yellowblaze.net/gallery/jn_comp/index.html
Do it right, or don’t do it at all!
Dan
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I have a few.....
As much as Im a M1 Garand lover (see pinup tattoo) I think the M16 (AR15) is the way to go with your tattoo.
As much as Im a M1 Garand lover (see pinup tattoo) I think the M16 (AR15) is the way to go with your tattoo.
Marines, tatoos, http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,262080,00.html
bulltaco
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Do It!
I've been fascinated by this genre of artwork ever since I was a little kid listening to my uncles talk about their service in WWII. Two weeks ago I got my first one at the age of 53. Just realize that it's a permanent adornment and you got to live with that. I am already thinking about my next one. The constellation Orion, The Hunter!
I've been fascinated by this genre of artwork ever since I was a little kid listening to my uncles talk about their service in WWII. Two weeks ago I got my first one at the age of 53. Just realize that it's a permanent adornment and you got to live with that. I am already thinking about my next one. The constellation Orion, The Hunter!
Tattoos are very effective at labelling you. They insure that those who don't agree with one or more of your human bumper stickers can write you off without further consideration. And they greatly simplify police ID.
I recognize that they have become somewhat fashionable recently, but it's tough to escape their association with prison, gangs and tribal feudalism. If you want to marginalize yourself right off the bat, this'll get 'er done.
If we didn't care about you, we'd shut up.
I recognize that they have become somewhat fashionable recently, but it's tough to escape their association with prison, gangs and tribal feudalism. If you want to marginalize yourself right off the bat, this'll get 'er done.
If we didn't care about you, we'd shut up.
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